How to adjust the white balance on the EOS 20D and EOS 5D and EOS 30D.
Article ID: ART160143
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Date published: 06/09/2015
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Date last updated: 11/04/2015
Description
How to adjust the white balance on the EOS 20D and EOS 5D and EOS 30D.
Solution
Normally, the <> setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural colors cannot be obtained with <>, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. In the modes other than the Creative Zone modes, <> will be set automatically.
1. Press the <AF WB> button. ()
2. Select the white balance setting.
While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the <> dial.
Display
Mode
Color temperature (Approx. K)
Auto
3000-7000
Daylight
5200
Shade
7000
Cloudy, twilight, sunset
6000
Tungsten
3200
White fluorescent light
4000
Flash
6000
Custom*
2000-10000
Color temperature
2800-10000
* Set the optimum white balance manually to suit the lighting.
> setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural colors cannot be obtained with <
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> dial.
